Category Archives: Freediving Medical Matters
Freediver Volunteers required for Blue Research Project
University Professors and researchers Frédéric Lemaître and Fabrice Joulia are looking for volunteers the week before the AIDA world championship for a scientific research project. The research project is looking into “Syncope” or “Black Out” where the blood pressure to … | READ MORE…
Health warning for Sinus remedy
Two people have died after using a “Neti Pot” commonly used to help clear nasal and sinus passages. As a consequence Louisiana’s state health authority has issued a warning about using “Neti Pots”. “Neti Pots” are used by a lot … | READ MORE…
The Sweeter Science of Freediving
Freediving Editor Paul Kotik receives a Message From The Interior. | READ MORE…
The Party of the Big Tent
Freediving Editor Paul Kotik opens a series of articles on the Next Big Thing in freediving. Pay a tent, son. | READ MORE…
Poolside at the 3rd Dutch Apnea Open
DB Contributor Sam Kirby dives Dutch,dallies at dinner and delightfully describes the detailed drama. | READ MORE…
The Later Volumes of Freediving
Freediving Editor Paul Kotik introduces a new literary genre: Freediving Fiction. Or is it ? | READ MORE…
Ingenious solutions employed by free-diving penguins
Penguins are world-class free-divers capable of diving to depths exceeding 50m. Dr. Erik Seedhouse explains why | READ MORE…
Fear the Squeeze
Peter Scott recounts his experiences with Lung Squeeze and gives some advice on how to minimize its occurance | READ MORE…
Aerobic Capacities of Freediving Mammals
Diving mammals do not have larger lung volume to body size ratios than terrestrial mammals – Dr. Erik Seedhouse explains why | READ MORE…
